John A. Beal

John Beal is a licensed commercial real estate broker at V/T Commercial, specializing in industrial, retail, and office properties for sale and lease throughout Vermont. Based in Chittenden County, John represents tenants and buyers as well as landlords and sellers, delivering full-spectrum brokerage services with a strong local touch.

Raised in Vermont after moving from New York’s Hudson River Valley as a child, John developed deep ties to the state’s business and civic communities. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from St. Lawrence University. His academic and professional background reflects a longstanding commitment to thoughtful development, strategic thinking, and relationship-building.

Prior to joining V/T Commercial, John gained valuable experience in business sales and acquisitions through his work with Vermont Business Brokers. There, he advised entrepreneurs and investors through complex transactions involving the sale and purchase of small to mid-sized Vermont businesses. This experience sharpened his skills in valuation, negotiation, and transition planning—adding unique value for clients navigating commercial real estate deals with an operating business component.

Clients turn to John for his market expertise, calm professionalism, and genuine commitment to doing what’s fair and right. He believes commercial real estate is about more than square footage, it’s about helping people and businesses grow smartly and sustainably. Whether you’re looking for investment properties for sale in Chittenden County, trying to lease retail space in Vermont, or navigating the sale of a complex asset, John brings both diligence and heart to every deal.

Outside of work, John enjoys exploring Vermont’s mountains, trails, and lakes with his family, skiing in the winter, mountain biking and sailing in the summer, volunteering locally, and supporting community driven development projects. His deep roots in Vermont, and his drive to see its communities thrive, inform every aspect of his approach to Vermont commercial real estate.